Basic Nutrients

Calcuim - Required to maintain bone density and prevent osteoporosis; also necessary for muscle contractins and optimal nervous system function.  Food sources:  Milk, yogurt, and cheese

Magnesium - Necessary for more than 300 chemical reactions in the body, including maintaining heart rhythm.  Food Sources: Almonds, pumpkin seeds, peanuts, avocados, and chocolate

Folate/Folic Acid -Folate is in natural form; folic acid is in the synthetic form.  Prevents birth defects that occur early in pregnancy, before most woement know they are pregnant.  Food souces:  Spinach, asparagus, broccoli, and orange juice.

Zinc - Essential for healing, immune function, and to maintain senses of taste and smell.  Food sources:  Oysters, red meat, yogurt, and cashews.

Basic Nutrients